Lights on the River raises record funds for food pantries despite bad weather

LISBON - Despite uncooperative weather, this years Lights on the River event raised $18,000 for local food pantries.

President Scott A. Wilhelm said the fundraising this year was boosted in large part by local businesses and community organizations that gifted substantial sums of money.

Seven groups gave more than $1,000 to the event, including United Way/Cargill, Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club, Cultivating Healthy Communities, the New York State Corrections Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Off the Hook Bed and Breakfast, Lisbon, the Ogdensburg Elks Club and TML Graphic and Sign Company, Ogdensburg.

Close to 85 lighted exhibits were set up by families, businesses and community organizations at Lisbon Beach and Campground for the event this year, Mr. Wilhelm said, beating out last years 75-exhibit display.